Brooke Calhoun Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Coordinate food support needs, order and receive ingredients, select and manage equipmentWork on set for video production as a liaison between programming executives, producers, talent, and culinary producersExecute assigned photo and video shoots from preproduction to post productionMaintain accuracy of recipe prep and execute food support for shootsFood styling Plan/ assist in planning shot listsEnsure excellence and brand integrity is met for editorial and visual standardsAttend pre-meetings, create prep lists, create shopping list, and prep and execution of shoot

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Executing recipes for ATK’s food media and cookbooks

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Cape May, New Jersey, United States

• Demonstrated advanced customer service, greeting and ensuring all guests receive prompt and attentive service • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider, and beer to increase daily beverage sales• Upsold customers effectively through knowledge of premium bar brands, daily specials, appetizers, and desserts• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make decisions based on taste and interest• Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.• Earned a reputation as an expert in handling hard-to-please guests• Repeatedly praised by kitchen and bar staff for effective communication• Thrived within high volume fast-paced environment

• Supervised and produced salads, cold appetizers, and desserts in fast-paced environment• Instructed new kitchen staff on proper salad and appetizer recipes, preparation, and plating• Independently evaluated reservations to cost-effectively determine daily ingredient requirements• Prepped ingredients, mis en place, and maintained a clean and safe work environment• Sautéed, grilled, and baked proteins• Prepared all desserts, including cheesecakes, cakes, pies, creme brûlée, and dessert bars.

Cape May Court House, New Jersey, United States

• Responsible for independently mixing icing and other batters by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients, and operating an 80-quart mixer• Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions• Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events• Produced allergy-friendly gluten, dairy, and egg-free variations of classic recipes• Cleaned and maintained kitchen bakery equipment and ovens

Bachelor'S Degree, Culinary Science And Product Development

High School Diploma, Culinary Arts/ Baking & Pastry Arts